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Libreville was the administrative capital of France's Congo-Gabon colony between 1888 and 1904, when the capital moved to Brazzaville. [7] In 1910, Gabon became part of French Equatorial Africa (Afrique équatoriale française, AEF). French companies were allowed to exploit the Middle Congo (modern-day Congo-Brazzaville).
Cities of Gabon Order City Population Province Census 2003 census 2013 1. Libreville: 538,195: 703,940: Estuaire: 2. Mandji (Port-Gentil) 105,712: 136,462: Ogooué ...
Libreville is the country's capital and largest city. Gabon's original inhabitants were the pygmy peoples. Beginning in the 14th century, Bantu migrants began settling in the area as well. The Kingdom of Orungu was established around 1700. The region was colonised by France in the late 19th century.
1960 - City becomes capital of the Republic of Gabon. [1] 1964 March: 1964 United States Embassy in Libreville bombings occur. Deepwater port opens in Owendo. [1] Population: 45,909 urban agglomeration. [11] 1968 - Leon Mebiame Mba becomes mayor. [9] 1970 - National University of Gabon established. 1974 - L'Union newspaper begins publication ...
France occupied Gabon in 1885, but did not administer it until 1903. Gabon's first political party, the Jeunesse Gabonais, was founded around 1922. In 1910 Gabon became one of the four territories of French Equatorial Africa. On 15 July 1960 France agreed to Gabon becoming fully independent. [3] On 17 August 1960 Gabon became an independent ...
People seen celebrating in Libreville amid resentment against upstaged 55-year-long dynastic rule
Port-Gentil (French pronunciation: [pɔʁ ʒɑ̃ti]) or Mandji is the second-largest city of Gabon, and it is a leading seaport. It is the center of Gabon's petroleum and timber industries. The city is located on a delta island in the Ogooue delta. Nearby Cape Lopez is Gabon's westernmost point. As of 2013 census, it had a population of 136,462.
Flag Map Province Capital Population (2013) [1] Area (km 2) [1]; Estuaire: Libreville: 895,689 20,740 Haut-Ogooué: Franceville: 250,799 36,547 Moyen-Ogooué: Lambaréné